West High to Host Spectacular Homecoming Parade
Washington High of Cedar Rapids will visit Old West High for a big homecoming game on Saturday October 20 with a parade featuring every graduating class from West High. The plan includes two squads in cardinals and white uniforms and a student athletic manager from the senior class.
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Charles City
Independence
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Stribling Beats Squires in New York Heavyweight Warmup
Stribling, from Georgia, defeats Johnny Squires of South Africa by technical knockout in under two rounds at Madison Square Garden. The victory marks a key New York win for Stribling, who dominated with sharp punches and a quick first round that left Squires groggy before the late stoppage in 44 seconds of the second round.
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Tommy Loughran
Squires
Nelson In Shape For Fight With McGee At Grundy Fair Tonight
A Waterloo boxing program at Grundy county fair features Nelson of Waterloo in a six round main event against Doug McGee Savannah II. Kid Lehr and Kid Spruce also from Waterloo meet in a six round semi windup. Max Elar of Conrad and Glen Ler of Beaman clash in a four round opener. Two short prelims slated. Nelson has trained hard to trim for McGee who is viewed as a promising welterweight.
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Glenler
Beaman
McGee
Waterloo Fighters Set for Cedar Rapids Card Next Monday
Two Waterloo boxers Witco Kid and Kid Lehr appear on a Cedar Rapids program next Monday evening Sept. 10. Witco Kid faces Kid Cedar Rapids and Lehr fights Caday Kelly. Cedar Rapids featherweight Cedar Rapids Rivers and Mickey Durane of Omaly in the 10 round main bout.
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Kid Lehr
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Letr
Caday Kelly
Cedar Rape
Doe Rivers
Mickey Durane
Rosey Ryan Joins Yankees After Mixed World Series Hope
The Yankees acquired Rosey Ryan from Toledo in a bid to bolster pitching as the World Series looms. His prior Yankee debut raised questions after a rough two innings against the Red Sox, though Ryan had solid recent form and could still influence October play. He previously starred in a 1922 1923 World Series relief role, making a potential dramatic comeback feel possible amid baseball’s quirks.
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Braves
Elmer Klumpp Moves to Mobile For Rest Of Season
Hawkeye outfielder Elmer Klumpp leaves Burlington for Mobile Alabama to finish the season after a prior sale for 1500 dollars. Spot Grant stars for Oklahoma City in a 32 to 21 win over Wichita, driving in two runs with four hits in five at bats.
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Pirates Fall As St. Louis Beats Cards In Extras
St Louis defeats Pittsburgh 4 to 3 in the tenth inning. George Harper hits a pinch homer and Burleigh Grimes loses his bid for win number 93. The Cardinals extend their NL lead while the Pirates drop to fifth as other league teams were idle.
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Trojans Import Rugby Grid Star from Australia
The University of Southern California announced that rugby expert Edward G. Greeves will aid coach Howard Jones in an advisory role. Greeves will focus on punters and dropkickers to improve USC football kicking.
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Cal
University of Southern California
Australia
Howard Jones
Edward G. Greeves
Babe Ruth Aims for Consistent Hits Over Homers This Season
The Associated Press reports Babe Ruth plans to focus on base knocks to win games rather than chase a new homerun record. He seeks to optimize batting and reach the World Series, believing the post season offers greater economic payoff. Other stars like Lajoie Chase and Sisler never reached that post season thrill.
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Lajoie
Hal Chase
George Sisler
Joe Sewell Wins Spot After Ray Chapman Death
The passage notes Joe Sewell of Cleveland joining the Indians in August 1920 following Ray Chapman's untimely death and gaining special permission to play in the World Series, marking him among the luckier players of the late class.
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Cleveland
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Indians
Ray Chaprren
Fights Last Night From Around the Ring
AP report lists fighters and outcomes across cities including New York Atlanta Chicago Minneapolis Ridgefield and San Antonio. Winners include Johnny Squires Jake Warren Big John Erickson Marty Gallagher and Ollie Bartlett with decisions and KOs noted.
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Associated Press
New York
Columbia College Opens Grid Schedule Oct 6
Dubuque Iowa reports Columbia College Dubuque opens its eight game football schedule October 6 with a home game against the Wisconsin School of Mines.
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Wisconsin School of Mines
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